The trees may be bare and the flowers aren't in bloom, but that doesn't mean <a href="http://www.bbg.org/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Botanic Garden</a> is a waste in the winter. Inside the Garden's Steinhardt Conservatory, already lush with greenery, <a href="http://www.bbg.org/discover/gallery/terrarium/" target="_blank">a new terrarium exhibit</a> brings new life with dozens of intricate miniature plant worlds. Created by Jennifer Williams, the Garden's curator of interior displays, the delicate terrariums are currently on display alongside artworks by the Brooklyn-based artist <a href="http://jaehiahn.com/" target="_blank">Jae Hi Ahn</a>. Ahn uses simple artificial materials like plastic tubes and wires to build flowing installations that evoke organic forms and plants, which pay tribute to the natural world encapsulated in the terrariums. The exhibit ends this Sunday, February 26, so don't miss it!

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Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Each miniature world is unique, whether through its shape or inhabitants.

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Terrariums at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Located in the lower level of the BBG's Conservatory, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/6-terrific-terrariums-to-brighten-up-your-living-space/" target="_blank">terrariums</a> are spread throughout the space on tables. Despite being meticulously lined up, the displays have a playfulness, thanks to the various vessels used for the terrariums.

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Frog Terrarium at BBG

This large covered jar houses a moist, mossy environment, perfect for a frog (don't worry, that's just a fake frog).

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Mushroom terrarium at BBG

Williams chose a variety of unusual vessels, like this bulbous vase that she laid on its side to house a mushroom-covered log.

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Terrarium with lambs at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Williams added little creatures to some of the terrariums, like sheep, horses, and even people.

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Aquarium Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A large aquarium is home to lush, low-lying plants and a few flowers.

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Sand Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Other terrariums on display are beach-like, with cacti standing on a landscape of sand and shells.

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Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Williams' choice of interesting containers -- a wine decanter, tall cylindrical vases, and a small spherical jar, just to name a few -- bring variety to the exhibit and make each <a href="http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-your-own-green-terrarium-to-keep-or-give-away-for-the-holidays/" target="_blank">terrarium</a> a lovely work of art.

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Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

One of the most unusual vessels was the wine decanter.

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Jae Hi Ahn at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Four of Ahn's sculptures hang from the skylights in the space.

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Jae Hi Ahn at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A dainty display of bright pink orbs and feathery strings sparkles as it reflects the light.

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Jae Hi Ahn at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A collection of small, faux plant-filled vessels are bunched together like a ball of terrariums, with tubes weaving away like plants reaching for the sun. "My work often involves repurposing common industrial products to style organic forms," says Ahn <a href="http://jaehiahn.com/pages/9921-statement" target="_blank">on her website</a>. "Based on repetitive, self-similar processes that occur in living environments, my sculptures are a tribute to nature’s many wonders."

A side gallery displays more of Ahn's work, giving visitors the chance to admire her creations up close.

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Terrarium at BBG

"Terrarium" is on display in the Steinhardt Conservatory at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden through February 26. The garden is <a href="http://www.bbg.org/visit/hours/#/tabs-1" target="_blank">open until 4:30 p.m.</a> every day of the week, and during the winter (through March 11), <a href="http://www.bbg.org/visit/hours/#/tabs-2" target="_blank">weekday admission is free</a>!

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Terrarium at BBG

Located in the lower level of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Conservatory, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/6-terrific-terrariums-to-brighten-up-your-living-space/" target="_blank">terrariums</a> are spread throughout the space on tables. Despite being meticulously lined up, the displays have a playfulness, thanks to the various vessels used for the terrariums. Each miniature world is unique, whether through its shape or inhabitants....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/nyc/dozens-of-beautiful-terrariums-now-on-display-at-brooklyn-botanic-garden/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Terrarium at BBG

Located in the lower level of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Conservatory, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/6-terrific-terrariums-to-brighten-up-your-living-space/" target="_blank">terrariums</a> are spread throughout the space on tables. Despite being meticulously lined up, the displays have a playfulness, thanks to the various vessels used for the terrariums. Each miniature world is unique, whether through its shape or inhabitants....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/nyc/dozens-of-beautiful-terrariums-now-on-display-at-brooklyn-botanic-garden/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Terrarium at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The trees may be bare and the flowers aren't in bloom, but that doesn't mean Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a waste in the winter. Inside the Garden's Steinhardt Conservatory, already lush with greenery, a new terrarium exhibit brings new life with dozens of intricate miniature plant worlds. Created by Jennifer Williams, the Garden's curator of interior displays, the delicate terrariums are currently on display alongside artworks by the Brooklyn-based artist Jae Hi Ahn. Ahn uses simple artificial materials like plastic tubes and wires to build flowing installations that evoke organic forms and plants, which pay tribute to the natural world encapsulated in the terrariums. The exhibit ends this Sunday, February 26, so don't miss it!